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Lithium-ion battery recycler ABTC expands operations and capacity with newly purchased facility

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This rapid growth in demand has been further amplified with the passage of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) in the Fall of 2022, which includes mechanisms to incentivize electric vehicle manufacturers and consumers to purchase electric vehicles (EVs) that source battery metals from domestic manufacturers.

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Tesla submerges Powerwall 3 in water amidst larger advertising efforts

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In a brief advertisement video shared on YouTube earlier this month, Tesla showed a demonstration of the recently released Powerwall 3 submerged in water and still powering appliances, noting that it can continue to operate in more than two feet of water. Tesla officially launched the Powerwall 3 in the U.S. kWh and 11.5 kWh and 11.5

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Nel ASA receives purchase order for 20MW alkaline electrolyzer from steelmaker Ovako

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Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS, a division of Nel ASA, has received a purchase order for a 20MW alkaline water electrolyzer from Ovako , a leading European manufacturer of engineering steel. The purchase order has a contract value of approximately €11 million with equipment delivery in late 2022.

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NEXT Renewable Fuels and Shell Trading (US) enter renewable diesel purchase and sale agreement

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NEXT) and Shell Trading (US) Company (Shell) have entered a long-term purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of renewable diesel from NEXT’s planned Port Westward, Oregon facility. NEXT Renewable Fuels , Inc. —Kate Andresen, Shell Biodiesel Trading Manager for the Americas.

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Bird unveils new consumer e-Bike for purchase: Bird Bike

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Safety certified and IP65+ water resistant battery increases security and safety. Kenda puncture-resistant tires minimize the likelihood of a flat. Integrated, high-visibility LED Lights ensure 180° visibility any time of day or night. Pedal assist speed of 20 mph for efficient trips. Radius CX7 mechanical disc braking.

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DOE: EV charging consumes less energy than water heating in a typical household

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Annual energy consumption for a typical household shows that home heating consumes by far the most energy (11,300 kWh) followed by water heating (4,700 kWh) and charging an electric car (2,800 kWh). Source: DOE. Click to enlarge.

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Tesla diagnostic software now available for purchase in the US

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This suggested that Tesla may have either restored Supercharger access to salvaged cars by mistake, or the brief access to the rapid chargers was simply the company testing the waters. The post Tesla diagnostic software now available for purchase in the US appeared first on TESLARATI.

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